State police on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Westfield reported several minor accidents as the morning commute got underway.

Speed on the Massachusetts Turnpike has been reduced to 40 mph and propane tankers and tandem-trailers are now prohibited.

Abc40 meteorologist Mike Masco said flurries should taper off by noon. Total accumulations should range from 4 to 6 inches, he said.

Areas to the south and east of Springfield could see more than 6 inches, as could the eastern slopes of the Berkshires, Masco said.

Masco said “wicked cold air” will follow in the storm’s wake. “Overnight temperatures will near dangerous levels as they dip into the negative digits both Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before a slight warm up comes in,” he said.

Another storm may be in the offing for next Wednesday and Thursday, Masco said.